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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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